Why You Might Need to Change Your Riot Region
Your Riot Games region is not just a display preference — it determines which servers you play on, which store you see, and which pricing applies to VP purchases. The most common reasons to request a change:
- Relocating to another country
- Account restricted due to geolocation enforcement
- Wanting to play with friends in a different region
- Accessing more favorable VP prices in another region
Important: Riot Games does not offer a self-service region change in account settings. All transfers are handled through the official support system.
What You Lose in a Region Transfer
Before submitting a request, understand what will and won't carry over:
| Data | Preserved? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skins and cosmetics | Yes | Fully transferred |
| Remaining VP balance | Yes | Carries over |
| Valorant rank / MMR | No | Resets to unranked |
| Match history | Partial | Old region data may be inaccessible |
| Battle Pass progress | Yes | Carried over |
| Agents unlocked | Yes | Fully transferred |
| Friends list | Yes | Preserved |
Step-by-Step Region Transfer Guide
Step 1 — Log in to Riot Support Go to support.riotgames.com and sign in with the same credentials you use to play.
Step 2 — Submit a support ticket Click "Submit a ticket." In the category dropdown, select Account Management, Data Requests, or Deletions.
Step 3 — Choose the subcategory Select I need help with a different issue or look for Account Region Transfer — the exact label depends on your interface language and the current support portal version.
Step 4 — Fill out the form Provide the following information:
- Your current account region
- The region you want to transfer to
- Reason for the transfer (relocation, geo-restriction, friend group)
- Your Riot ID and account email address
Step 5 — Verify your eligibility Riot may request proof of relocation: a scanned document confirming your new address (utility bill, national ID). If you're requesting a transfer due to geo-blocking, a detailed written explanation is usually sufficient.
Step 6 — Wait for a response Support responds within 1–5 business days. Once confirmed, the region change is applied automatically — restart your Valorant or LoL client to see the new region.
How to Protect Your Progress Before Transferring
- Screenshot your inventory, rank, and career stats for reference
- Finish your current Battle Pass if you're close to the end of the season
- Spend any expiring rewards or time-limited items
- Check for active XP boosts or temporary bonuses you don't want to lose
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my region from account settings without contacting support? No. Riot does not offer this in the account interface. A support ticket is the only official path.
How many times can I change my region? Riot has not published a hard limit, but they reserve the right to decline a repeat transfer if one was performed recently.
What if Riot denies my transfer request? You can create a new account in the target region. Your old account's progress won't carry over, but starting fresh in the new region is straightforward.
Once your region transfer is approved, top up your balance for the new region. On Marix, Valorant Points are available for most regions — pick your denomination and receive a code instantly.